How it Works

The Process of Building a House in The Hills

You can easily build your dream home in The Hills at Big Creek with expansive lots, a beautiful setting, and a helpful team of recommended vendors. Explore the steps to building a house and find your perfect lot today. 

Step 1

Find Your Lot

With over 25 lots available and 5-15 acres per homesite, The Hills at Big Creek has ample space for you and your family to enjoy a new custom home. Explore available lots at The Hills and find the perfect setting to design and build your new home. 

Step 2

Design Your Home

Once you’ve chosen the ideal homesite, you can begin designing your new home! Our preferred architects, home builders, and designers can help you create a home that fits your family’s needs, desires, and lifestyle. During the design process, you can identify the details, including specific room décor, flooring, room layout and design, and more.

Step 3

Secure Your Drawing & Permits

Your dream home is designed, but before construction begins, you must secure certain permits and drawings. This includes building permits, electrical, plumbing, and sewer installation permits, and a professionally designed drawing of the building.

Step 4

Begin Construction & Enjoy Your New Home

Now that you have approved building permits and a professional building design, you can start constructing your new home! Partner with a trusted homebuilder to make your dream home come to life, creating a space that you and your family can enjoy for years to come.

Ready to Start?

Create Your Dream Home in The Hills at Big Creek

Ready to create your custom retreat? Find the perfect lot for your family in The Hills at Big Creek and bring your new dream home to life in St. Charles County. 

Our Trusted Vendors

We know how stressful building a home can be, which is why we partner with the best vendors in the area to ensure you have a seamless and worry-free experience.

Financing

Peoples Bank & Trust

Peoples Bank & Trust is a community banking and lending partner that can assist you with construction or lot loans to ease the financial burden of building a new home.

Financing

Bank of Old Monroe

Bank of Old Monroe serves the Lincoln and St. Charles areas, providing construction and lot loans to help families build their dream home.

Home Builder

Bax Custom Homes

Bax Custom Homes has been building high value homes in the Greater St. Louis area since 1988, offering interior and exterior design and construction services to families building homes in The Hills at Big Creek.

Home Builder

CMS Homes, LLC

CMS Homes in Troy, Missouri, builds semi-custom homes from base-home models that include a long list of high-quality standard features and countless customization options.

Landscaping

Landesign

Landesign specializes in designing and building custom landscapes for residential properties, with services ranging from water features and pool landscaping to artificial turf and full landscape design.

Landscaping

Automatic Rain

A Landesign company, Automatic Rain is a recognized leader in lawn sprinkler systems, offering comprehensive sprinkler design, installation, and maintenance services in the O’Fallon, Saint Peters, and St. Charles County areas.

Well Drilling

Flynn Drilling Company

Flynn Drilling provides comprehensive water services to residential properties, including water well drilling, pressure tank and pump replacement, and new water line installation.

FAQs

Common Questions About Building a New House

Building a new home is a complex process that requires many different vendors, permits, and processes. Explore some of the most frequently asked questions about buying land and building a house, and for more information, contact us. 

Per the Key Terms & Provisions documents, all construction is typically completed within 9 months of commencement; yard work is completed within 6 months after completion.
On average, according to Forbes, it costs $226,760 to build a house in Missouri. However, this doesn’t include costs such as buying the lot, completing excavations, or securing permits, and the final price will depend on the complexity of your design and the size of the home.
When you choose a builder to work with, they will provide you with an estimate of the total cost. This estimate will include interior features, mechanical components, and exterior features. No matter who you choose, ensure your builder provides a detailed estimate clearly outlining what is included and what isn’t.
The Hills at Big Creek maintains partnerships with top-tier homebuilders in the area, but if you want to look outside of our recommended builders and vendors, start by narrowing down your priorities. With a clear list of must-haves, you can look for builders that can best meet your specific wants and needs. Before making your decision, make sure to do your research, looking for customer reviews, warranty information, and any service guarantees or financing information.